Cinemas of the World by James Chapman
The cinema has been the pre-eminent popular art form of the twentieth century. This title examines the relationship between film and society in the modern world: film as entertainment medium, film as a reflection of national cultures and preoccupations, film as an instrument of propaganda.
Chapman is a tough-thinking, original writer.. an engaging, excellent piece of work. -- David Lancaster, Film and History fascinating ... Chapman's style is easy and transparent, his cultural history expertly sifted and coherently presented ... Cinema's reach is truly global, and Chapman's comparative survey does ample justice to its magnitude The Times By bringing together often disparate strands of published knowledge into a cohesive synthesis, and by adding his own perceptive observations and analysis, Dr Chapman has conjured up a valuable and unique addition to the literature of world cinema Sesame
James Chapman is Professor of Film Studies at the University of Leicester. His previous books include Licence To Thrill: A Cultural History of the James Bond Films (1999/2024) and British Comics (2011).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861892287 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861892284 |
| Title | Cinemas of the World |
| Author | James Chapman |
| Series | Globalities |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Year published | 2004-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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